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Cadillac Escalade
2024 Cadillac Escalade
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$93,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
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$64,550
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
6.2L V8 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo V6 Diesel
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 14 MPG
Hwy: 19 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Cadillac Escalade
2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Rear Angle View
2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Central Console
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2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rear View Driving
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
6.2L V8 Gas
3.0L Turbo V6 Diesel
Horsepower
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque
460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
455 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
7,700 lbs
N/A
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
16 MPG
22 MPG
City
14 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.1 (2023) Tons/yr
9.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
24 gallons
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
336 miles
501.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
456 miles
686.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
211.9 in
N/A
Height
76.7 in
72.8 in
Max Width
81.1 in
84.3 in
Front Width
N/A
64.8 in
Rear Width
N/A
65.5 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
121.1 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
8.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.5 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
42.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
65.5 in
58.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
61.7 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.9 in
40 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
64.6 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
61.2 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
34.9 in
35 in
Third Row Headroom
38.2 in
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
62.7 in
50.5 in
Third Row Hip Room
49.4 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
121 ft³
93.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
72.9 ft³
49.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
25.5 ft³
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.7 ft
40.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
22" x TBD
19" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
22" x TBD
19" x 8.5"

Tires

Front Tire
275/50R22SL
P275/55HR19
Rear Tire
275/50R22SL
P275/55HR19
Spare Tire
265/70R17SL
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Dakota Brown Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Palladium Silver Metallic
  • Steel Gray Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Leather seating surfaces with precision perforated inserts
  • Parchment with Jet Black accents, Leather seating surfaces with mini-chevron perforated inserts
  • Almond Beige/Mocha, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Grey/Dark Grey, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Brandy with Very Dark Atmosphere accents, Full leather seats with faceted quilting
  • Almond Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Almond Beige/Mocha, Leather Upholstery
  • Auburn Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Grey/Dark Grey, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Optional
Optional
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Optional
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Standard
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Optional
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Optional
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified chauffeured transportation and funeral industry profession vehicles with the ZR3 option: 3 years/150,000 miles
N/A
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
First Visit: 18 Months/Unlimited Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified chauffeured transportation and funeral industry profession vehicles with the ZR3 option: 3 years/150,000 miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
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